SNAPin and Stanton

In February, I reported that SNAPin Software raised money from Trilogy Equity Partners — the low-profile investment firm led by wireless pioneer John Stanton. Here’s the story I did on the investment.

At the time, no one wanted to talk about the deal. Today, the Bellevue company, which helps mobile carriers more efficiently manage customer service on handsets, is making the announcement official. As part of the deal, Trilogy co-founder Mikal Thomsen — the former president of Western Wireless Corp. — will join the company’s board. Thomsen also serves as a director of the Cellular Telephone & Internet Association, the Basketball Club of Seattle and Winebid.com.

A spokesman for SNAPin said the investment was part of the company’s $13 million venture round. SNAPin Chief Executive Bob Lewis said the company is “honored to be among the first of Trilogy’s investments.”

Formed last year, Trilogy has become quite active with new investments in the Seattle area. In addition to SNAPin, it has invested in Junxion, Medio Systems and Tigerstripe Inc.

SNAPin and Stanton

In February, I reported that SNAPin Software raised money from Trilogy Equity Partners — the low-profile investment firm led by wireless pioneer John Stanton. Here’s the story I did on the investment.

At the time, no one wanted to talk about the deal. Today, the Bellevue company, which helps mobile carriers more efficiently manage customer service on handsets, is making the announcement official. As part of the deal, Trilogy co-founder Mikal Thomsen — the former president of Western Wireless Corp. — will join the company’s board. Thomsen also serves as a director of the Cellular Telephone & Internet Association, the Basketball Club of Seattle and Winebid.com.

A spokesman for SNAPin said the investment was part of the company’s $13 million venture round. SNAPin Chief Executive Bob Lewis said the company is “honored to be among the first of Trilogy’s investments.”

Formed last year, Trilogy has become quite active with new investments in the Seattle area. In addition to SNAPin, it has invested in Junxion, Medio Systems and Tigerstripe Inc.